Two Fjords - Sea Kayaking Day Trip from Isafjordur

Sea kayaking day tour for kayakers with some paddling experience

 
Sea kayaking day tour for kayakers with some paddling experienced from Ísafjörður in the Icelandic Westfjords. This adventure offers the possibility of viewing whales and seals on our most challenging sea kayaking trip.

The bay of Isafjardardjup offers excellent kayaking for both beginners and experienced kayakers. The serene beauty of the fjord system is well known by locals but unfamiliar to the outside world. The coast of Snaefjallastrond really gives you the feeling that you are close to the Arctic Circle with its snow cowered hills and the fifth largest glacier in Iceland just around the corner. The Folafotur (e. Horse Leg)a small peninsula between the sheltered fjords of Seydisfjordur and Hestfjordur, is a beautiful place to paddle around in a long day, enjoying the marine wildlife and the coastline from a unique angle.

The tour starts with a 40 min car drive from Isafjordur to the head of Seydisfjordur. After a short introduction and safety briefing, we will prepare the kayaks and begin the kayaking portion of the trip inthe calm waters along the coast. At the end of the peninsula, we make a landing on the sandy beach to see the unusual rock formations caused by erosion as well as visiting the abandoned farm houses. We will keep a good look out for seals and whales on the way as this is a place where they are often seen. If the weather is particularly good and the group is prepared, we can paddle the short distance from Folafotur to Vigur Island to enjoy the great bird life and relaxed atmosphere. Paddling along the coast of Hestfjordur is our next mission and we make landfall by the main road. Drive back to Isafjordur.

Departures

Available: from the 15th of May to the 30th of September.
Guaranteed Departures: On Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 09:00 from the our office in Hæstikaupstaður. Custom departures and private trips can be arranged. Minimum 4 persons.

Prices

14.400 ISK per person.

Details

Trip difficulty: 4 out of 5 possible - Challenging
Duration: 8 hours.
Age limit: 14 years.
Included: Transportation, guide, kayaking equipment and free lunch.
Equipment: It is recommended to wear wool or fleece bottoms and tops underneath the waterproof kayaking clothing. Bring spare trousers and a sweater for safety.

 

Disclaimer:
All  sea kayak trips are undertaken on the responsibility of its participants. Extreme Iceland does not assume any responsibility for accidents which are caused by its customers or can be traced to there own actions. Participants have to sign a waiver before undertaking all trips stating that they realize that all outdoor activities carry an inherit risk.